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My wife and I started coming to The World in 1973 and have come almost 40 times. I always had that "envy of the CM's" and upon my retirement a couple of years ago tried to figure out how I could get down here to Orlando and get a good CM position that I would enjoy.
In April of this year I finally convinced the wife that I needed to come down and "help Make the Magic", even if only for a few months. Trust me, a few months is not enough and I don't want to leave.
Was hired for part-time in June for Main St. Operations in the Magic Kingdom, doing both Park Greeter (turnstiles) and Parade Audience Control tasks. Best place I could have gotten and have had more fun than life should allow.
Fast forward to today. Due to some family issues, I am going to have to move back to Indiana next week with Monday 12/21 to be my last work day for this year. I have had to good fortune to be allowed to go to a "seasonal" employment status so that I could come back as I can in the future. I could not ask for more.
The last days are approaching. As I was leaving the park tonight, I found I was getting VERY teary eyed throughout Wishes while thinking I only have 4 working days left, at least for several months.
I always did hate to leave the parks in the past but Monday night will definitely be the hardest. I've met so many nice CM's, managers, coordinators and guests throughout the last months in addition to just having that magical aura and excitement of working in the Magic Kingdom. There are not too many other special places like the Magic Kingdom, especially in the summer early morning hours prior to the park opening and in the time after the park closes at night and the guests have all left the park and you can just stand in the park looking at the Castle virtually alone and just take in all of the beauty and magic.
It has been an incredible experience. Thanks for listening. Tuesday will be a very long (13 hours), very quiet drive while reflecting on the joy I have had in the last few months. Have to go dry my eyes now (honest).